Weight-Loss Prescription Medication

Transform Your Life, Transform Your Body

GOAL

Weight Management

PRODUCTS

Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, and Plenity

DOWNTIME

None

COST

$150/month for consultation (medication paid at pharmacy)

Plenity, made from naturally derived building blocks, is a capsule that helps you feel full, eat less, and lose weight. Plenity absorbs the water you drink with it and mixes with the food you eat. And as you continue to use it, you feel fuller throughout the day.

Dr. Alcarez, DO

Dr. Kathryn Alcarez is a highly experienced Primary Care Physician with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments for over 5 years. With an educational background from Boston University, she has cultivated her expertise in a range of specialized areas, including Fillers, Radiesse, and Sculptra for body and hand rejuvenation. Dr. Alcarez is also extremely-versed in wellness and weight loss treatments. With her holistic approach, Dr. Alcarez strives to provide comprehensive care that addresses both the physical and motional well-being of her patients.

Dr. Arcilla, Board-Certified

Dr. Rhodora Arcilla, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years and exceptional experience in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine with a remarkable focus on injectable treatments like toxins and fillers. She also specializes in weight loss, hair loss treatment, acne treatment, scar revision, and general skin care. She graduated cum laude from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and has completed her family medicine residency training at JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Arcilla is committed to a holistic approach to patient care based on patients’ needs to achieve optimum result and patients’ well-being.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS PLENITY?

The most recent weight loss product to enter the market, Plenity (formerly Gelesis100), offers promise for people who are having trouble managing their weight. Plenity, which, due to its capsule appearance, may be mistaken for a weight loss drug, is a device that simulates the sensation of fullness. Each pill contains hydrogel particles. When the gel particles are in contact with water, they expand to a size that is roughly 100 times their weight and take up space in the stomach and intestine.

DOES PLENITY HAVE ANY NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS?

Plenity is an extremely safe weight loss product that has received FDA approval. According to clinical investigations, the incidence of side effects associated with Plenity was equivalent to that of a placebo. Even though they are uncommon, common side effects can include flatulence, bloating, diarrhea, and an expanded abdomen. You should always stop taking Plenity and call your doctor as soon as you experience any of those symptoms.

WHO MAKES A GOOD PLENITY CANDIDATE?

Plenity is available to individuals who are overweight or obese, having a BMI of 25-40 kg/m2. It can be a very effective weight-loss tool, especially when used in conjunction with dietary and lifestyle changes. Plenitude should not be used by anyone under the age of 22. Those who are expecting or have allergies to cellulose, citric acid, sodium stearyl fumarate, gelatin, or titanium dioxide also shouldn't take Plenity.

CAN PLENITY HELP WITH OBESITY?

Despite being safe for all individuals who are overweight or obese, Plenity, like other drugs, is not a magic bullet, but rather a tool to help you maintain common sense lifestyle adjustments. There isn't a perfect cure for obesity. A drug that works well for a friend or member of your family might not be the ideal choice for you. It is vital to collaborate with an experienced healthcare provider who is dedicated to your long-term care because treating obesity can be challenging.

ARE THERE ANY COMMON ALLERGENS IN PLENITY?

Plenity is gluten-free, soy-free, wheat-free, peanut-free, shellfish-free, lactose-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, alcohol-free, latex-free, and mercury-free. Additionally, it doesn't contain any substances or colors that are connected to para-aminobenzoic acid. Plenity is obtained from natural sources, specifically carboxymethyl cellulose (modified cellulose - cellulose is a fiber found in vegetables and plants) and citric acid (found in many fruits like lemons and limes).

IS PLENITY A FDA APPROVED MEDICATION?

The FDA has unanimously approved a Plenity for weight loss. It should be noted, however, that Plenity is neither a medication or appetite suppressor. It also isn't a diuretic that helps you lose weight. In reality, the digestive tract does not absorb it. Plenity is an FDA-approved weight reduction supplement that helps you feel fuller at mealtime and throughout the day by taking up space in your stomach.